Homeschooling in Yukon
Register by May 15 (recommended) or September 30 (final) with a 3-year plan for approval.
Home education in Yukon is legal with registration and approval of an educational plan under Section 31 of the Education Act (2002, c.61). Parents must register annually with Aurora Virtual School for English instruction or Ecole Nomade for French, and submit a detailed home education plan by September 30 covering at least three years and aligned to British Columbia's K-12 curriculum. The plan requires outlines of instructional programs, materials, and foundational skills like literacy and numeracy.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
annual
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Annual registration with Aurora Virtual School by May 15 for children of compulsory school age.
- Education plan must outline program, activities, textbooks, materials, and alignment to BC curriculum outcomes; requires approval.
- Compulsory attendance from 6 years 8 months (by Sept 1) to 16.
- No parent qualifications; parents direct instruction.
- Textbook loans and resource reimbursements (up to $1200/child) available.
- Yukon Foundation Skills Assessments expected in grades 4 and 7.
- Cross-enrollment with local schools possible if space available.
Legal Framework
Education Act, RSY 2002, c. 61. Within Division 5 — Optional Education: Section 28 (human rights), Section 29 (private schools), Section 30 (distance education), and Section 31 (home education). Section 31 sets out the home education framework. The Department of Education administers registration through the Yukon Government home schooling and distance/distributed learning portal. Responsible authority: Yukon Department of Education.
Filing Requirements
What to file
Home Education Registration and Plan
When
September 30 (May 15 recommended)
Where
Aurora Virtual School
How to submit
Email or mail to AVS
What to include
- • 3-year plan with subjects, outcomes aligned to BC curriculum, materials, instructional methods
Mid-year registrations require 2 weeks notice
How to Get Started
- 1
Contact Aurora Virtual School to register
- 2
Develop and submit 3-year education plan by September 30
- 3
Await approval
- 4
Access resources like textbook loans
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Funding support available
- ✓Flexible parent-led instruction
- ✓Cross-enrollment options
Cons
- •Annual paperwork and approval
- •Must align to specific curriculum
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · YT homeschool law guide